A free workshop on the three Product Enrichment programs offered by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 6 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, Kalama Building, Room 103.

The data included visitor increases to Maui of 1.6% from the US West, 4.9% from the US East, and 15.4% from Canada, offsetting a 24%decrease from Japan. Factors affecting visitor arrivals include growing competition, the strengthening of the US dollar against international currencies and other economic conditions.

Visitor arrivals to Maui fell in March, but higher average daily spending contributed to a 5.7% increase in Maui visitor expenditures, according to updated data released by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.

Participants will learn from conservation professionals about current projects, and take back information to share with guests about: the forests of Haleakalā, native forest birds, habitat restoration, unique plants, and how Maui is addressing invasive species concerns.